Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon | Dr. Brian Kobienia

Using your God given talents to the help less fortunate is something that we all strive to do.  In reality, those who provide the surgical care to the needy are the ones who benefit in the end.

Should American women be concerned that they may have the faulty French (PIP) breast implans?

Topical application of botulinum toxin has been show to be effective in early studies.

The most common problem women have with their breast implants is the development of a scar, or encapsulation, around the device.  When this tightens around the implant it is known as capsular contracture.

By injecting sweat gland bearing skin the Botox blocks the signal that orders the sweat gland to produce and secrete sweat.

October is breast cancer awareness month.  In todays society we have become ultra aware of breast cancer - but more work is necessary. The most effective maneuver to find breast cancer early may be peer pressure.

Are you ever too old for plastic surgery?

At what age is it reasonable to do an elective ‘cosmetic’ surgery?

The use of Alloderm in Breast Reconstruction

Laser liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction, power-assisted liposuction, water jet liposuction, tumescent liposuction, and cryoliposuction are all currently available options to remove fat from those love handles and other nagging bulges.  Which one is right for you? Is one better than another?